Sunday, 28 June 2015

<Yawns.> Whew! It's been a really tiring week, what with all these delegates running about. So many cultures to experience, so many new ponies and non-ponies to meet, so many social landmines to step on...

On that note, I'd like to apologize again to the Whinnyapolis delegate for asking her what part of Caneighdia she's from. I never was good at identifying accents.

Now if you'll excuse me, the zebra delegates have brought some of their traditional foods for everyone to sample, and I've heard the kaimati is really good.

Sunday, 21 June 2015

"Another day, another dollar", as they say. But who is this 'they', anyways. And why do they say such things? And what exactly is a 'dollar' anyways? Is it something akin to a bit? And for Celestia's sake, why am I asking so many questions!?

Truth be told, I have no idea. But it doesn't really matter anyways, because we're here to celebrate milestones! And neither a day nor a dollar is much of a milestone. No, a milestone is something grander, something that marks a significant turning point in one's life. Something like a wedding, or graduation, or getting one's first job. Or a better job, for that matter.

And milestones aren't limited to one's own life either. Countries can have milestones, such as their formation, significant changes in leadership, and the creation of new alliances. Likewise, a university would celebrate their founding, the opening of a new scholastic building, or a student becoming famous.

And of course, television series can have milestones as well. Such as reaching a full one hundred episodes, as a certain series important to us has done just recently. Which is why we've been celebrating milestones of all sorts this week, including the ones below the break:

Gallery for Week 181

01. Speedy526745Where does one get a numbered rock? At least it's not one of the ones that talk. - fetchbeer

02. CobralashA wonderful place for two brides to meet, as they both smile so very sweet. - fetchbeer

03. ScyphiA small obelisk to mark the way, as you trot this lovely day. - fetchbeer

04. Vaser888Big hair that blocks the view, but who would you complain to? - fetchbeer

Sunday, 14 June 2015

Well, it looks like it's time to get back to the daily grind. And I don't mean the MMO variety; that was last week. Nope, I mean the boring kind of daily grind: chores. Everypony's gotta do them. Washing the dishes, sweeping the floor, feeding the llamas, ironing the clothes, taking out the trash, raising the barn, swabbing the deck, repairing damage from monster attacks, mucking the stables...

Actually, do Equestrians even have stables? I know they have saddles, but... well, whether or not they have stables is not really important. What is important is that ponies would need to keep up with their stable chores if stables do indeed exist.

Come to think of it, MMO daily quests would indeed count as day-to-day activities, and can potentially become a chore to grind through. So I guess that concept wouldn't be limited to last week's theme. But whatever your daily chores might be, you're certainly not alone in needing to do them. Here's a bunch of ponies right here that are in the same boat as you are. So get off of your collective flanks, and start swabbing those decks!

Gallery for Week 180

01. ParadoxicalHaving to write many lines a punishment, far more lasting than just admonishment. - fetchbeer

02. Speedy526745So much for washing the on ones up high, those are left for ponies that fly. - fetchbeer

03. PhilithAnything to pick up dust, you just do what you must. - fetchbeer

04. Vaser888What better use for magic power, does it also make food to devour? - fetchbeer

05. JagtigerSATo all participating PCs:
You are reminded, that after you done clearing area from enemies, don't forget to clean-up after yourselves:
Collect all trophies, whether they fit or not; pick up all coins, Royal Treasury will not tolerate any loss of legal tenders; and of course, collect all bodies, we care about environment.
Sincerely,
Speedclear
Realm MasterAlways be kind and make sure to loot, and take treasures that are the most minute. - fetchbeer

Sunday, 7 June 2015

It's a dangerous world out there, for a pony. Fire-breathing Dragons lairing in the mountains, multi-headed Hydras burbling in the marshes, colossal Ursas wandering through the forests... and there's not always a super-powerful hero (or a team of six) around to take care of the problem! Sometimes, ponies just needs to take matters into their own hooves! With proper organization, a team of ponies can take down even the deadliest of monsters threatening their domiciles. Those with the greatest combat training, whether with weapons or magic, will bring the hurt to the monster, while the toughest do their best to keep the monster focused on them, and not on those more susceptible to harm. Meanwhile, those ponies with the most medical expertise will tend to the wounded, their advanced healing skills often capable of mending even the worst of injuries. With everything planned and organized, the team heads forth to raid the lair of their target, ready to take down the threat once and for all!

Of course, raiders aren't always on the noble side of things. Indeed, the word 'raider' is typically used to describe those who attack the towns of settled ponies, rather than those who defend them. Post-apocalyptic universes in particular tend to be crawling with these kinds of raiders, and the towns in such settings will frequently have guarded walls surrounding them to keep all but the most determined raiders out.

But no matter what type of raider is involved, violence is sure to follow. They're not exactly the most peaceful of ponies, after all. So make sure that your defense is set, or your offense as the case may be, and prepare to handle the horde of raiders waiting just beyond the break:

Gallery for Week 179

01. Greenfly1993I will find anything just name it!It's worth a little bit of mud, to satisfy that hunger in your blood. - fetchbeer

02. Speedy526745In R'lyeh the ancients sleep, while their children paint the deep. - fetchbeer

03. BluestreakFUSLarge thing lurk within the dark, and they may not like a spark. - fetchbeer

04. DredaichSword wings and a mace tail, who wants to make themselves a flail? - fetchbeer

05. ScyphiTruly a sword with a history, though how it got so big is a mystery. - fetchbeer

06. http://scurilevensteinother.deviantart.com/art/Raid-538200750Giant crabs coming to steal your treasure, while you just wanted some time for leisure. - fetchbeer

07. JagtigerSAThis team is impeccable!
"The Leader"
Main damage magnet, ahem, tank in entire team, only who knows what to do, but no one listens to her.
"The Scout"
The archer, whose capabilities able to aggro entire region. He forgets his equipment often and waits on enemy drops.
"The Hot Sorceress"
The nuker, the healer, the charmer, and just a total beauty! Only the reason team is alive. Just don't get on her bad side, okay?Fireballs are all you need, after fire you will succeed. - fetchbeer

08. A Brony AccountSurely fantasy is not enough, though one way love is quite rough. - fetchbeer